Saturday, October 9, 2010

Best of Both Worlds

This past week has been fall break in Smalltownland. Meaning that our school system takes a one week break during the first week of October each year. It is our favorite time to take trips, both big and small. This year Secret Agent Man had to fly to Denver for some work related meetings, so the chiclets and I tagged along. So, even though we live in a small town, we do get to experience city life from time to time.

And some fabulous views in Estes Park. This town is also home to the hotel that inspired Stephen King to write, The Shining.

We did some hiking in the El Dorado Canyon area. Each place we went to had gorgeous views.

We didn't miss out on what the city had to offer. Good eats, a little shopping, and the spectacular coffee shops on every corner. My favorite line: Life is short...stay awake for it.

We also took in the King Tut exhibit that is now on display at the Denver Art Museum. A fabulous exhibition of statues, jewelry, art, and many items from Tut's tomb. Toots enjoyed trying on some Egyptian regalia.

We also spent some time at the Rocky Mountain National Park. Secret Agent Man was intent on going to the highest portion of the park.....on this tiny gravel road that was one way. And yes, the drop offs were steep.

But, the views at the top were so worth the crazy drive! It was almost like you could reach up and touch a cloud.

I will close this post by showing what a real Colorado traffic jam looks like.

One gentlemen even tried to get up close to this bull Elk. Needless to say, he was chased into traffic!

How beautiful! Wow! I'm going to get to go to the grocery store. Now don't get too excited! I'm glad I traveled like a madwoman before I met the farmer! I should dig out old postcards and send them to everyone I know :)

Enjoyed the music. Not sure everyone in the office did but nobody said anything so I left it turned up. LOL

I liked the photos too. I got a creepy feeling about the road with no turn-arounds. LOL I have been on roads in West Virginia, of all places, where you had to back up or find a place to park and get out and walk.

I love that picture of the fence. For some reason, I just love country fences. I saw the King Tut exhibit in Los Angeles in 1978 when my mom was here to visit. Imagine that...a long time ago. I remember it was gorgeous.

Farmchick -- thanks for stopping by my blog. I, like you, love small towns but a taste of the city is alright once in awhile. Your shots of Colorado were wonderful. I see you are from Central Kentucky as am I and also am a transplant to the area. Enjoy the lovely fall -- barbara

Nothing like a bull elk along the side of the road to get your attention :). It always amazes me that people will try to walk up to wild animals. Toots looks great as an Egyptian Queen. I'll bet she loved getting the chance to try that on. Come to think of it I'd like a chance to try it on...lol.

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A transplant from the city trying to make a life in a small southern town....where everyone knows my business before I do. Known as a, "Farmchick", because I'm a little bit of farm and a lot of chick. Not famous in this small town, people just talk about me like I am.
Join me as I record small town life through the lens of my camera and reflect upon how the simple life, and a little rust, can really be a good thing.